Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate ribbon development in an area under strong urban influence, leading to an excessive concentration of housing and the encroachment of random rural development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within an 'Area under Strong Urban Influence' where development is restricted to maintain the identity of urban centres and protect the rural environment from urban-generated housing.
- The proposal would result in the creation of a 5th dwelling along a 250-metre stretch of road, thereby constituting and exacerbating ribbon development in contravention of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The development would represent an excessive concentration of residential development in an un-serviced rural area, militating against the preservation of the rural environment and the efficient provision of public services.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.5.2Policy RD POL 1Policy RD POL 3
Decision Document Summary
Maria Loughran sought planning permission for a single-storey dwelling, wastewater treatment system, and vehicular entrance at Clintstown, Stamullen, Co. Meath. The site is situated in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. Although the applicant successfully demonstrated a rural-generated housing need, the Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the development would result in the fifth house in a linear pattern. It was determined that this would e...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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